Wood Movement Question

[Brad Seubert]

I'm planning on building some box newel posts out of maple with frame and panel construction. The rails will end up being 6"-8" or so wide. Do I need to worry about a rail that wide moving with the seasons and causing issues if its glued to the stile?

[Mel Fulks]

I've made those using kiln dried wood and never seen any problem. Even most of the old ones you see don't show much
movement.

[Martin Wasner]

Shouldn't create any noticeable issues. I run rails that size all the time on paneled ends with no problems

[John TenEyck]

If you are using traditional M&T joinery you should consider using two tenons rather than one giant one to preserve the strength of the stile. If you are using stub tenons, however, it won't matter.

John

[Brad Seubert]

Thanks for the input guys.

Glad to hear I am good to go!